Not recommended
Roquefort is a blue-veined cheese made from raw milk. Its moist texture and lack of pasteurization favor listeria growth.
Other blue cheeses (Gorgonzola, Bleu d'Auvergne, Fourme d'Ambert) are also not recommended.
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No, Roquefort is not recommended during pregnancy. It is a blue-veined cheese made from raw milk whose moist texture favors listeria growth. All blue cheeses are not recommended.
The risk is listeriosis. Roquefort combines two risk factors: it is made from raw milk and its moist texture favors the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis can cause serious complications during pregnancy.
Yes, Roquefort cooked in a dish (sauce, gratin, quiche) is safe because cooking destroys listeria. Make sure the cheese is heated thoroughly.
All blue and veined cheeses are not recommended raw during pregnancy: Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Bleu d'Auvergne, Fourme d'Ambert, Bleu de Bresse, Stilton. They can be eaten cooked.
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